Overpower

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing delivers a solid, balanced experience in Overpower, landing in the 49th percentile of all tested combinations. The data shows a system that can handle high-refresh 1080p gaming, provide a good 1440p experience, and remain surprisingly capable at 4K, provided you are willing to adjust settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and can boost up to 5.10 GHz. This is a modern desktop part using a 3 nm process from TSMC, and it supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. In the broader context of all CPUs, it scores in the 90th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 48995.

The processor's performance is competitive with several notable rivals. Its average score is just 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. It actually edges out the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%. For a game like Overpower, the single-core performance is often critical, and this CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648 is strong. Multi-core performance is also robust, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924.

In this specific combination, the CPU has enough headroom to keep the GPU fed at 1080p, where the frame rates are highest. The 14 threads are sufficient for modern game engines, and the high boost clock ensures that the CPU does not become a bottleneck in less demanding scenes. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions, as the FPS scales significantly when the resolution drops, indicating the GPU is the primary driver of performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

When looking at the combined performance of this CPU and GPU in Overpower, the system holds a rank of 1448 out of 2980 total tested combinations. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is a reasonable position for a mid-range pairing. The ranking shows that while this isn't a top-tier enthusiast setup, it is far from a low-end performer.

The combo's median position is a reflection of the balanced capabilities of its components. The CPU's 90th percentile standing is high, but the GPU's 59th percentile ranking pulls the overall score down to the middle. This makes sense, as the RTX 3060 Ti is an older card (released in late 2020) compared to the newer CPU. The result is a system that is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming but will not compete with high-end rigs that pair top-tier CPUs with flagship GPUs.

This rank of 1448 out of 2980 suggests that there are many other combinations that perform better, but also a significant number that perform worse. For a builder looking at this data, it indicates that this combo is a competent, mainstream option. It should handle most games well at standard resolutions, and its mid-pack ranking is a useful indicator that you are getting performance that is typical for this class of hardware, without any major bottlenecks or surprising shortfalls.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend as resolution increases, showing how the system's load shifts between components. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 159 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 142 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls to 121 FPS. This is a 24% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which indicates that the GPU is beginning to become the limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the CPU is still able to maintain a high frame rate.

The scaling pattern is more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 92 at 1080p, to 82 at 1440p, and down to 70 at 4K. This is a 24% drop from 1080p to 4K, which is similar to the Low setting scaling. However, at Ultra settings, the average FPS starts at 77 at 1080p, falls to 68 at 1440p, and reaches 58 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is a 25% drop from 1080p Ultra.

The data shows that from 1080p to 1440p, the FPS loss is modest, around 10-12% for most settings. The larger jump is from 1440p to 4K, where the FPS drops by another 12-15%. This pattern strongly suggests that the RTX 3060 Ti is the primary limiting component at 4K, especially with higher graphical presets. The CPU is capable of delivering the necessary data, but the GPU's 8 GB of memory and compute power are unable to keep up with the increased pixel count. The relatively small FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p also points to the GPU being the main constraint even at 1440p, as the CPU is not being maxed out.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured data provides a clear picture of what to expect from this combination across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs very well. With Low settings, the average FPS is 159. Moving to Medium settings, the average is 100 FPS, with a minimum of 85 and a maximum of 114. High settings yield an average of 92 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average drops to 77 FPS. The 1080p results show that this combo can easily handle high-refresh-rate gaming on a 144Hz monitor, even with Medium or High settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the GPU starts to feel the load. Low settings produce an average of 142 FPS. Medium settings average 89 FPS, with a minimum of 75 and a maximum of 102. High settings yield 82 FPS on average. Ultra settings bring the average down to 68 FPS. The 1440p numbers are still very playable, especially on a 60Hz or 75Hz monitor, but you will need to avoid Ultra settings if you want a constant 60+ FPS.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low settings give an average of 121 FPS, which is impressive for this resolution. Medium settings average 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 87. High settings drop to an average of 70 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with an average of 58 FPS. The 4K data shows that you can play at 4K, but you must be selective with settings. Low and Medium presets are viable for smooth gameplay, while High and Ultra require a tolerance for frame rates in the 50-70 FPS range.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture and features the GA104 chip. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. With 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, it delivers 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The card also includes 38 RT cores and 152 Tensor Cores, making it capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS.

In the context of Overpower, the GPU's 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 16129 place it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060, which it beats by 0.7%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Radeon RX 5700 XT, which are 1.4% faster. The 8 GB of VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it could be a limiting factor at 4K with high-resolution textures.

The performance data shows that the GPU is the main driver of FPS differences between resolutions. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 58 is close to the edge of playability, and the system is clearly pushing the limits of the 8 GB VRAM and the GPU's compute power. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for most scenarios, but the relatively small 8 GB frame buffer means that the card will struggle with the highest settings at 4K.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on your monitor's resolution and refresh rate. For a 1080p 144Hz monitor, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 100 FPS, with a minimum of 85 FPS, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience without needing to lower settings too far. If you have a 240Hz monitor, the Low preset at 159 FPS is the only way to get close to that refresh rate. High is also a good option at 92 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance of visual quality and performance.

For a 1440p 144Hz monitor, you will likely need to compromise. The Medium preset provides an average of 89 FPS, which is good but not quite enough for a constant 144 FPS. The Low preset at 142 FPS is the best option for high-refresh 1440p, as it comes very close to hitting the 144 FPS target. If you have a 1440p 60Hz monitor, the High preset at 82 FPS is ideal, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium while still being well above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 68 FPS is also playable, but the jump in quality from High to Ultra may not be worth the 14 FPS loss.

At 4K, the recommendations are more conservative. For a 60Hz 4K display, the Medium preset at 75 FPS is the best option, as it provides a stable and smooth experience. The High preset at 70 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset's minimum FPS of 64 is safer for maintaining a consistent frame rate. The Low preset at 121 FPS is overkill for a 60Hz display and sacrifices too much visual quality. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS is playable, but it's on the edge of the 60 FPS target and could feel less smooth in demanding scenes. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 4K, Medium is the recommended preset.